Bruce is a town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,707. Currently, Jimmy Hubbard is the mayor.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38915

Area code662

Living in Bruce

Housing in Bruce

$150K▲ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bruce home is worth about $150,000, up 3.7% in a year, 24% below the Mississippi typical home.

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Safety in Bruce

C⁺

Safety Grade C+

Bruce reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 60% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Bruce 2.5

Mississippi 2.2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Bruce 9.4

Mississippi 13.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Bruce

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Most working residents leave Bruce for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Oxford (12%), Jackson (4%) and Pontotoc (3%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Oxford

12%

Jackson

Pontotoc

Ecru

14%Work in townlive and work in Bruce 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 815Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bruce →

Health in Bruce

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 53% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS·16worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.9%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 82.5%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 12.4%More adults with COPDMS 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Bmh-CalhounCalhoun City · 8.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Care Clinic, Inc., Calhoun CityCalhoun City · 8.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bruce · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bruce →

Natural hazards in Bruce

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

12Does Bruce flood?paid flood claims since 1991 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Bruce

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bruce →

Climate in Bruce

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Bruce has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

56° / 34°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

90° / 69°Summer

75° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Bruce get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 5, with the last in spring around Mar 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bruce →

Schools in Bruce

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Bruce’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictCalhoun County School DistrictSchools2

Bruce Elementary CElementary · Grades PK–4 · 316 students Bruce High School BHigh · Grades 5–12 · 435 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.